West Virginia – Crisp flakes drift across the hills this morning as lingering bands from a passing system leave roads damp, slick, and ready to refreeze under a strengthening early-December chill. Drivers may notice shallow ruts of slush along curbs and a thin sheen forming on bridges as temperatures hover near freezing. Conditions shift fast today, and travel through Sunday grows more uncertain as another wave approaches.
According to the National Weather Service Charleston office, light snow continues across central and southern counties with 1 inch possible, while higher pockets may develop in the terrain east of I-79. Crews report patchy black ice on untreated roads, and officials urge slower speeds, especially during the early commute. Plan extra time if heading toward Yeager Airport or using I-64, where shaded ramps cool first.
According to NWS meteorologists, clouds thicken later today with temperatures stabilizing in the mid-30s. A brief lull Saturday brings scattered flurries, then attention turns to Sunday as colder air funnels south. A rain-snow mix may redevelop by afternoon, with new precipitation amounts under an inch but capable of producing slushy spots and reduced visibility. Any melt during daylight could freeze again by evening, increasing risk for spinouts and minor collisions.
According to early-week guidance, a broader Arctic push tightens over the northern tier, signaling deeper cold and expanding snow chances from the Great Lakes into Appalachia next week. Travelers should watch conditions closely, especially as holiday traffic ramps up and long-range models hint at persistent lake-effect events from December 11–17.
Keep coats and gloves handy, treat walkways, and check your neighborhood conditions.
How cold does it feel in your part of Charleston this morning?
Five-Day Forecast for Charleston, WV:
Fri: 40/27 – Snow early; wet roads may refreeze.
Sat: 45/30 – Scattered sprinkles/flurries; breezy.
Sun: 48/26 – Rain changing to snow; slushy spots.
Mon: 34/22 – Partly sunny; brisk.
Tue: 44/32 – Mostly sunny; chilly morning.
